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Powdery mildew of the sage

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  Powdery mildew or white sickness is a cryptogamic disease, that is of fungal origin, which can affect sage plants and occurs on the leaves. This is the most frequent pathology among those that can affect this aromatic herb and occurs in particular with mild temperatures and high humidity. It is a very simple disease to identify: because the white patches that are seen on the leaves of the sage are very characteristic. A reader of Orto Da Coltivare, Barbara, asks me exactly what her plant can have, describing the symptoms of powdery mildew. I answer publicly because I think it may be useful for many to know how to defend themselves from this problem with natural methods and above all how to prevent it. Recognizing powdery mildew on sage Those who cultivate the vegetable garden will already know powdery mildew because it is a frequent pathology also on other cultivated plants, in particular on pumpkin and courgette. Powdery mildew is also called white sickness precisely because it work
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VEGETARIAN ZUCCHINI CARBONARA

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The vegetarian zucchini carbonara is a delicate version, suitable for non-meat eaters, of the classic carbonara. An easy recipe to make, perfect as a quick first course to bring to the table, because it is prepared in just 10 minutes on the clock! Also ideal for using fresh seasonal courgettes , which will make this first course delicious. I chose to use fusilli as pasta, because I had opened them in the pantry but, we can use the preferred pasta format such as spaghetti or half sleeves. Now let’s see together how to prepare vegetarian zucchini carbonara! Preparation time: 10 min Ready in: 10 min INGREDIENTS FOR VEGETARIAN ZUCCHINI CARBONARA 450 gr of fusilli (or the preferred pasta format) 3 courgettes 4 eggs + 1 yolk 1/2 onion 50 gr of grated Parmesan Pepper and turmeric to taste Extra virgin olive oil to taste Salt to taste. FOR PEOPLE-4 Preparation of Vegetarian Zucchini Carbonara Preparing vegetarian courgette carbonara is very simple, first, we boil a pot of salted water. In a pa
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Spicy Tuna CousCous

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Spicy tuna couscous with Cherry Tomatoes is fresh and easy to make the first course, ideal for the hot spring and summer period. For this recipe I used instant couscous which is easily found in all supermarkets … just add hot water, wait 5 minutes, shell with a fork and the couscous is ready! Today I decided to embellish couscous with tuna in oil and cherry tomatoes, a simple combination that everyone always likes. To then give a note of perfume, I seasoned everything with an aromatic mince of basil and mint, a real delight! Once ready, keep the couscous in the fridge to make it flavour well. When you are hungry, just take it out and lunch is served! This recipe is also perfect to be put in the schiscetta and to be consumed during a lunch break at work or at university. Write to me in the comments if you will try this couscous and if you liked it … but I’m sure it will conquer you! Preparation time 10 min Ready in 10 min INGREDIENTS FOR SPICY TUNA COUSCOUS 250 g instant couscous (raw
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Pasta With Asparagus Cream Sauce-Butterflies With Asparagus Cream

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Pasta with asparagus cream sauce-Butterflies With Asparagus Cream, the first course of tasty pasta, seasoned with a green sauce made with asparagus and spreadable cheese. As an alternative to cheese, we can also use cooking cream. In combination with this dish, you can prepare the second course of meat with chicken drumsticks in the oven with fennel and mushrooms . INGREDIENTS 350 g of butterflies 350 g of asparagus 1 glass of water 12 onion 100 g of spreadable cheese FOR PEOPLE-4 Preparation of pasta with asparagus cream sauce We break the asparagus in a saucepan eliminating the hardest final part that we keep aside. We add a pinch of salt and a glass of water to the saucepan. Bring on the fire and cook for about 10 minutes. In the meantime, prepare a pot with boiling water to cook the pasta and add the final part of the asparagus that we have discarded. After 10 minutes, check with a fork that the asparagus in the saucepan is actually cooked, otherwise go on for a few minutes. When
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ASPARAGUS CAKE RECIPE-SALTED PLUMCAKE WITH ASPARAGUS WITH BOILED EGGS

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Asparagus cake recipe-Salted asparagus plumcake is a soft and very good rustic plumcake, enriched with asparagus and boiled eggs. This asparagus cake recipe-plumcake as well as being very easy to make is also very beautiful, in fact, at the first cut, it will amaze all your guests, with a filling of boiled eggs. To prepare it, just boil the asparagus 10-12 minutes and the eggs 8-10 minutes, I recommend the asparagus must not be too soft because they will have second cooking in the oven. To make this asparagus cake recipe-plumcake even more delicious I added grated cheese to the dough if you want you can also add diced cheese. It is a perfect asparagus cake recipe-plumcake to serve as an appetizer, aperitif or in a buffet , accompanied by a spreadable cheese or aged cheeses, it will be even better. Let’s see together how to make it happen! INGREDIENTS FOR ASPARAGUS CAKE RECIPE FOR THE MIXTURE: 3 eggs 400 g of flour 100 ml of sunflower oil 100 ml of milk 3-4 tablespoons of grated cheese
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Mix Fruit Cheesecake-Fruit Salad Cheesecake

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Mix fruit cheesecake is a fresh and delicious recipe that will amaze your guests with its beautiful colours! The freshness and goodness of this mix fruit cheesecake make it the ideal dessert to be consumed on hot summer days, also because to make it you don’t need to use the oven. The recipe that I propose is really very simple and includes very few ingredients: the mix fruit cheesecake is made in the most classic of ways by mixing together with the creamy white cream and sugar spreadable cheese, all served on a delicious biscuit base. To make the cake even more delicious I decided to accompany it with a delicious kiwi -based sauce, which gives a sour note that goes really well with the taste of the cheesecake. Finally, a very fresh diced fresh seasonal fruit will garnish the cake, making it cheerful and suitable also to be transformed into a birthday cake ! For the fruit salad I used watermelon, melon, peaches, grapes and bananas, but obviously use all the fruit that you find in the f
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Tiramisu Muffin

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Tiramisu muffin very easy and with homemade chocolate baskets! I’m sure these baskets will amaze all your friends and guests! To make the chocolate baskets we will only need silicone muffin moulds and melted dark chocolate ! They are very easy, original and tasty with Tiramisu muffin filling with mascarpone cream without eggs. A cold dessert perfect for birthday parties, buffets or house parties! Let’s see together how to make the Tiramisu muffin! INGREDIENTS FOR TIRAMISU MUFFIN FOR BASKETS: 6 silicone muffin moulds 100 g of melted dark chocolate FOR THE STUFFING: 200 ml of sweetened vegetable cream 100 g of mascarpone 2-3 ladyfingers enough cocoa coffee to soak the ladyfingers Preparation of Tiramisu Muffin First, we make the chocolate baskets: we take 6 muffin cups in silicone , we cover the inside with dark chocolate with the help of a spoon. Let the baskets rest in the fridge for 30 minutes. In the meantime, whip the vegetable cream with mascarpone. Then transfer the mixture into a
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Italian roasted peppers recipe

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Italian roasted peppers recipe in the Oven is a simple and tasty appetizer or side dish, perfect in spring and summer. The absolute protagonists of this recipe are peppers; no matter their colour, yellow, red or green, this dish is always a delight! The traditional recipe involves cooking peppers on the barbecue grill , but today I will show you how to obtain an optimal result using the simple home oven. The ingredients I use to season them are those typical of Mediterranean cuisine; salt, pepper, garlic, basil , oregano and some good extra virgin olive oil are all you need for this delicious vegetable dish. Write me in the comments if you knew this recipe and how you usually season Italian roasted peppers recipe … every variation of this recipe is always delicious! Preparation time: 5 min Cooking time: 1h Ready in: 1h 5 min INGREDIENTS FOR ITALIAN ROASTED PEPPERS RECIPE Red, yellow and green pepperoni Olive oil Garlic Oregano Salt and Pepper To Taste. Basil 1. Preparation of Italian
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